Cab driver filmed after claiming he was forced to retire
London black cab driver Michael Seabrook is to be prosecuted for contempt of court after falsely claiming to Aviva that he had been forced into early retirement by an April 2006 accident, the Telegraph reports.
Aviva hired private detectives to follow Seabrook, 69, of Ilford, Essex, who they found continuing to work after claiming more than £52,000 in lost earnings. Film of him working meant he settled his case for just £500 but he faced £3,000 in legal costs leaving him with a net loss of £2,500.
Aviva now says he should face jail for contempt.
Contempt hearing
At a preliminary High Court hearing, Lord Justice Hooper, sitting with Mr Justice Kenneth Parker, granted permission for Aviva to launch its bid to have Seabrook sent to prison. Seabrook disputes Aviva's claims.
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